In honor of valentines day this week I've been making some sweet treats that will have you feeling the love. I dipped slices of banana in dark chocolate and peanut butter, and topped them off with cocoa nibs and shredded coconut. I also dipped raw almonds in dark chocolate.

I like to use 72% dark chocolate, because its more cocoa and less sugar. Dark chocolate has resveratrol which is a powerful antioxidant. It aids in preventing cancer, protects your heart and blood cells, slows down the aging process, and normalizes your anti-inflammatory reaction levels. I know. All these benefits from dark chocolate?! It gets better..accompany your dark chocolate with red wine, and have a resveratrol packed valentines day dessert. Red wine is packed with even more resveratrol than dark chocolate. Whether you make these treats for someone you love or yourself, enjoy and remember you don't have to feel guilty after, because they are filled with nutritious sweetness.

Ingredients:

1 package 72% dark chocolate

1 cup of almonds

2 bananas sliced

shredded coconut

cocoa nibs (optional)

wax paper

Boil water in saucepan and place a glass bowl on top, add dark chocolate to glass bowl. Stir constantly until chocolate has melted. Dip half of almonds and banana in dark chcocolate then sprinkle shredded coconut on top. Place on top of cookie sheet with wax paper. Place in freezer for about 2-3 hours. Enjoy!

(You can also dip bananas in peanut butter or preferred nut butter and place in freezer)

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Dorit Jaffe received her health coach certification from the world's largest nutrition school, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I work with women to heal digestive issues, manage stress, lose weight, sleep better, and learn to eat healthier. We work together to incorporate new ways of eating, and living. You will gain more energy, glowing skin, sleep better, feel healthier, and never want to go back to your old ways. No more fad dieting, and struggling with weight loss, and keeping the weight off. Our bodies crave and need nourishment. My philosophy is no matter what diet you follow, to always incorporate foods that are organic, plant-based, and minimally processed . This way you are receiving beneficial nutrients and inhibiting any harmful toxins from entering your body. You will notice more glowing skin, longer hair, more energy, and overall better mood.

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